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Scrumptious Chocolate Cake Recipe

Family and friends like to gather in my kitchen for slices of this scrumptious cake.—Linda Dorion, Nanoose Bay, British Columbia

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 15 min. Bake: 30 min. + coolingYIELD:12-16 servings

Ingredients

1 cup butter, softened

1 cup quick-cooking oats

1/2 cup baking cocoa

2 cups boiling water

3 cups packed brown sugar

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

4 eggs

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking powder

2 teaspoons baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

1 can (16 ounces) or 2 cups chocolate frosting

Directions

1.Place the butter, oats and cocoa in a large bowl; add boiling water and stir until butter is melted. Stir in brown sugar and vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt; gradually add to oat mixture just until combined.

2. Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool completely on a wire rack.